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Cleaning old terracotta pots and saucers?

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MrPan · 27/05/2019 14:46

That's it really. Just is there any recommended manner? Muoldy greened manky pots that have been outside for years need a spring clean.
Tia

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TheCrowFromBelow · 27/05/2019 15:14

Bowl of warm water with Washing up liquid and a cloth
I’ve just done two of mine as I want them inside for herbs at the moment

MrPan · 27/05/2019 16:10

Ah thank you. I've just left them to soak in a w up liquid bucket. Will give them a jolly good scrub later.

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cwg1 · 27/05/2019 17:49

Good old-fashioned scrubbing-brush.

isthatabloborwhat · 27/05/2019 18:00

Give them a good scrub first and then bung them in the dishwasher.

80sMum · 27/05/2019 18:03

I did the opposite with mine! I wanted new ones to look old and rustic, so "painted" them with diluted yogurt and left them outside for a few days. They went nice and green and mouldy, just how I wanted them! Grin

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